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Akron oversight board asks to observe interviews for new appointees; council debates precedent and confidentiality
Summary
Members of the Akron Citizens Police Oversight Board and residents asked council to allow board members to observe interviews for future appointees to the board; council members debated legal and personnel confidentiality concerns and asked for more information before changing process.
Kemp Boyd, speaking on behalf of the Akron Citizens Police Oversight Board, asked Akron City Council to allow the board to sit in on interviews of candidates for future board appointments, citing transparency and the voter-approved origin of the board. “By allowing our board to participate in interviewing future appointees, you ensure that those selected are aligned with the board’s mission,” Boyd said.
The request prompted discussion among council members about precedent and personnel privacy. Councilwoman Amobian said she…
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